Saturday, May 10, 2014

LL COOL J AND DAUGHTER RECEIVE DEGREE TOGETHER

Hip hop legend and actor LL Cool J never graduated from
high school or college after signing with Def Jam Records as a teenager in 1984.

But last week, the rapper born James Todd Smith received an
honorary doctorate degree from Northeastern University. The moment became even
more special because he shared the experience with his daughter, Italia
Smith, who also graduated.

“I’ve been called a few things, but
never a doctor, that’s for sure,” said Cool J to CBS Boston. “For them to
recognize my body of work and my contributions to the world of art is an
amazing feeling.”

Adding to the ‘awe’ factor, LL was allowed to present his daughter her
degree after she walked across the stage.

“It made me feel real proud because I know she put a lot of hard work in, a
lot of dedication, a lot of commitment and a lot of hours,” LL said.

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